‘Not Easy’ but Necessary: WCCUSD Approves Cuts to Jobs and More
The West Contra Costa Unified school board unanimously voted Wednesday to approve cuts that will impact over 120 full-time equivalent positions....
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Jan
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Jan
WCCUSD School Board Votes to Censure Member Leslie Reckler
Trustee Leslie Reckler calls it a “witch hunt.” District staff say it could be a first. But the West Contra Costa school board just calls it accountability. ...
15
Dec
President, Clerk Trade Places as School Board Urged to Take Action on Budget
The West Contra Costa school board got a new president Wednesday, and a fiscal expert said it needs to take "immediate action" on the budget....
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Dec
With Break Approaching, WCCUSD Financial Woes Continue
The West Contra Costa school board received recommendations Wednesday for non-salary cuts to reduce the district’s financial obligations....
18
Nov
Disadvantaged Students Are Especially Struggling Amid Teacher Shortages
Data and teacher perspectives indicate that students are struggling while the West Contra Costa Unified School District attempts to fill staff vacancies....
02
Nov
Plans to Bring New Learning Technology to WCCUSD Schools Raise Equity Questions
While the board agreed that it was important for students to have the tools to learn, trustee Mister Phillips questioned if the implementation was equitable....
26
Oct
WCCUSD Makes Media Policies More Restrictive
In response to a national article profiling West Contra Costa schools, the district is tightening up how its employees interact with the media....
12
Oct
Teacher Recruitment Needs to Reflect ‘Who We Are as a District,’ WCCUSD Clerk Says
After opening the school year with a teacher shortage, the West Contra Costa school board received a presentation Wednesday on teacher credentialing pathways. ...
16
Sep
EdSource: West Contra Costa Superintendent Seeks to Raise Reading Scores
Turning the tide on years of lagging elementary school reading scores at West Contra Costa Unified has become Superintendent Chris Hurst's "No.1 priority."...
07
Sep
WCCUSD to Try to Increase Mental Health Support Despite Shortages
An increase in chronic sadness among West Contra Costa students has prompted district efforts to increase mental health resources. ...
24
Aug
Summer Programs Help Students Stay Engaged, Earn Back Credits
The WCCUSD school board received a presentation Wednesday on the district’s summer programs: expanded learning, summer school and an extended school year. ...
03
Aug
Marching Band, Junior ROTC Will Count Toward WCCUSD P.E. Requirements
The board unanimously voted to allow students who take Air Force Junior ROTC or marching band to fulfill their physical education requirements with that class....
24
Jul
EdSource: West Contra Costa Unified Among Districts Struggling to Staff Special Education Classes
More than 200 special education paraprofessional positions in West Contra Costa Unified School District — about 33% — are unfilled, despite recruitment efforts....
13
Jul
WCCUSD Gives Update on Facility Improvement Plans
Poor facility conditions in the West Contra Costa Unified School District create an environment that is unsafe and hinders learning....
25
Jun
EdSource: ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Approaching for 4 Bay Area School Districts as Costs Soar and Enrollment Falls
Declining enrollment, expiring Covid funds, inflation and ballooning staff costs have combined to lead some districts to make painful budget cuts....
